Mtwapa Creek
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==Mtwapa Creek== | ==Mtwapa Creek== | ||
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<googlemap lat="-3.955195" lon="39.758835" zoom="13"></googlemap> | <googlemap lat="-3.955195" lon="39.758835" zoom="13"></googlemap> | ||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
| - | + | This is a well protected and safe anchorage with good amenities for cruisers. A GOOD place to leave your boat for inland travel or a flight 'home'. Fuel and water is available on a dock. The shore-based resort is owned by a German ex-pat and security is good. | |
===Charts=== | ===Charts=== | ||
| - | + | BA 3361 | |
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| + | ===Navigation=== | ||
| + | [[Image:Mtwapa.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Mtwapa Creek, Kenya<br>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
| + | Entrance is through a dog's-leg channel through the outer reef - do not attempt entry in bad conditions (large swell or high winds) and in daylight only. The author found the relevant chart and beacons to be accurate. You should enter the channel on an almost high incoming tide as the current in the channel is strong. Once into the creek anchor off the restaurant on the bank to starboard - beware the overhanging power-line should you proceed beyond this point. | ||
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| + | The resort and facilities is now leased and managed personally by an ex world cruising couple. Cruisers are VERY welcome. VHF channel 10 (call Kenya Marineland). [mailto:[email protected].ke Email] | ||
===Radio Nets=== | ===Radio Nets=== | ||
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===Check-in facilities=== | ===Check-in facilities=== | ||
| - | + | The resort management can arrange for a customs official to call on you at Mtwapa Creek for the cost of the taxi fare. Thereafter, proceed directly to Mombassa by road for immigration formalities. | |
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===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
| - | + | Once into the creek anchor off the restaurant on the bank to starboard - beware the overhanging power-line should you proceed beyond this point. | |
===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ===Tourism & things to do ashore=== | ||
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===Marine stores=== | ===Marine stores=== | ||
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. | Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. | ||
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===References & Publications=== | ===References & Publications=== | ||
Revision as of 16:22, 24 October 2007
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Mtwapa Creek
03°58'S 39°46'E
Background
This is a well protected and safe anchorage with good amenities for cruisers. A GOOD place to leave your boat for inland travel or a flight 'home'. Fuel and water is available on a dock. The shore-based resort is owned by a German ex-pat and security is good.
Charts
BA 3361
Click for larger view
Entrance is through a dog's-leg channel through the outer reef - do not attempt entry in bad conditions (large swell or high winds) and in daylight only. The author found the relevant chart and beacons to be accurate. You should enter the channel on an almost high incoming tide as the current in the channel is strong. Once into the creek anchor off the restaurant on the bank to starboard - beware the overhanging power-line should you proceed beyond this point.
The resort and facilities is now leased and managed personally by an ex world cruising couple. Cruisers are VERY welcome. VHF channel 10 (call Kenya Marineland). Email
Radio Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Routes to/from
Popular routes, timing, etc.
Check-in facilities
The resort management can arrange for a customs official to call on you at Mtwapa Creek for the cost of the taxi fare. Thereafter, proceed directly to Mombassa by road for immigration formalities.
Anchorages
Once into the creek anchor off the restaurant on the bank to starboard - beware the overhanging power-line should you proceed beyond this point.
Tourism & things to do ashore
List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.
Marine stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
References & Publications
Publications, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
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